Complementary scientific techniques for the study of Mesoamerican greenstone objects

Complementary scientific techniques for the study of Mesoamerican greenstone objects

Abstract Jade and greenstone objects have been held in high regard by many cultures stemming from their limited geological availability and their unique optical and mechanical properties. Jade and greenstone objects symbolized life, fertility, and eternity to early Mesoamerican people. In recent yea...

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Main Authors: Willow Knight, Faith Gantz, Matthew Carl, Marcus L. Young, Brigitte Kovacevich, Dawn Crawford, Elena Torok, Fran Baas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:Heritage Science
Subjects:
Greenstone
Jade
Mesoamerica
Non-destructive
Non-invasive
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-023-01128-7

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